Description
Pumpkin Cottage Cheese Pancakes are the ultimate way to welcome fall mornings! These fluffy pancakes are not just delicious; they’re also packed with protein from cottage cheese and eggs, making them a nutritious breakfast option. Perfect for both cozy weekend brunches and quick weekday meals, these pancakes bring the seasonal flavors of pumpkin and cinnamon right to your table. Customize them with chocolate chips, nuts, or fruits for an extra twist. Enjoy them warm with maple syrup and your favorite toppings for a delightful start to your day!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- ½ cup pumpkin puree
- 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup gluten-free all-purpose flour or regular flour
- ½ tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl or blender, combine eggs, cottage cheese, pumpkin puree, maple syrup, and vanilla until smooth.
- Mix in the gluten-free flour (or regular), baking powder, and cinnamon until just combined; small lumps are okay.
- Gently fold in any desired mix-ins like chocolate chips.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-low heat and add butter or oil.
- Pour about ¼ cup of batter onto the skillet, leaving space between each pancake.
- Cook for about 3–5 minutes on each side until golden brown. Flip carefully when bubbles form on top.
- Serve warm with additional maple syrup and toppings of choice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pancakes (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 185mg